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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1963-09-23 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, SEPTEMBER 23, 1963, 7:30 P. M. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: Those Pfesent: Mayor Hunter; vouncilmen Johns, Dowell, Barnett and Leffingwell. Councilman Campbell absent. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT: City Director, City Attorney, Chief of Police, Fire Chief and City Secretary. INVOCATION: Councilman Barnett. APPRðWAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Barnett moved to approve the minutes of the last regular meeting held September 9, 1963 as submitted. Mr. Jopns seconded and motion carried 4-0. CORRESPONDANCE: Letter: Mr. John Purcell - Re: Proclamation - Fire Prevention Week. REPORT OF COMMITTEES: 1. FINANCE: Letter: Mr. Paul Harmon, Chairman, telling in what ways any surplus city funds may be invested. It was decided to pass over this item in order for further study. 2. FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Cook reported on condition of equipment, and then presented a motion made by the Department and that was that the City pay for liability insurance, paid from any item but the firemen's sal- ary fund: if not, no driv~rs would be available to drive trucks. Chief Cook and Mr. Torchia were appointed as a committee to work with Council. Lengthy discussion followed in which Mayor Hunter suggested setting up another meeting of Council with the firemen. Mr. Barnett stated he was not impressed by such an ultimatum, and Mr. Johns stated he felt the City should pay for liability insurance, do away with the incentive pay and was in favor of review of the budget in view of obtaining full time paid men. Mr. Dowell moved for the City to take out liability insurance on the seven trucks the Volunteer firemen are required to drive at 5- 10-5 until first of year, then 10-20-5 thereafter; payment of premium authorized to be paid by the Mayor and City Secretary. Mr. Johns se- conded and motion carried 4-0. Monday night, September 30, 1963 was suggested meeting night. Mayor Hunter to advise all concerned. OLD BUSINESS: 1. REVISED 1962-63 BUDGET: Mr. Johns budget as submitted by the City Accountant. and motion carried 4-0. moved to approve revised Mr. Le~fingwell seoonded 2. HOME RULE CHARTER: Passed over - all Councilmen not present. 3. RAILROAD CROSSING - SMITHFIELD: Mr. Goodn~ght reported that he was waiting to receive a letter advising of proper installation and should have a report on cost of construction ready by next meeting. 4. GARBAGE COLLECTION PROBLEM: Mayor Hunter told of numerous complaints from citizens and of City Hall keeping a record of such complaints: also, of talking with Mr. Hubbard, Manager of Estes Ser- vice Company. During discuBsion it was suggested a meeting be set up between Council and Mr. Hubbard, to continue keeping reoords of com- plaints and for the Mayor to invite bids from other companies to do business in our City. Mr. Johns moved for Mr. French and Mayor Hunter to be direoted to contact other companies for negotiations at a meeting with Council. Mr. Leffingwell seconded and motion carried 4-0. 5. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 33 - RE: USED CAR LOTS: Mr. Dowell stated that if Ordinance No. 33 was invalid in regards to used car lots he felt an amendment should be adopted in order to control and regulate these lots. Mr. Goodnight stated he felt Ordinance No. 33 was invalid because state statutes state that any legal business can not be denied. Discussion followed during whioh it was decided City Attorney would get legal ruling from Attorney General on existing ordinance as it stands, and to pass over amendment until this ruling received. Mr. Leffingwell moved to hold amendment in ~beyance until ruling arrives. Mr. Johns se coni ed and motion carried 4-0. 6. DAY NURSERIES - CLASS "A" RESIDENTIAL: Mr. Goodnight stated he had checked with other cities concerning this it~ and that most are allowing day nurseries in Class "A" areas as long as they hold State Department licenses. Welfare Department suggested drawing of an ordi- nance limiting number of children to be kept. Basis of complaint from Welfare Department was that they felt the City was encouraging "boot- legging" in operating of day nurseries. After discussion Mr. Leffingwell moved for Mr. French to write a letter to the Welfare Department inform- ing them that the Council had voted denying da.y nurseries in Class "A" Residential areas. Mr. Barnett seconded and motion carried 4-0. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Mayor Hunter told of Mr. French and he looking at used dump trucks, condition and prices, and stated he would like for Mr. French to be authorized to explore the idea of getting bide for a new truck. Mr. Barnett moved for the City Director to take three or more bids on new dump truck and bring before Council. Mr. Leffingwell seconded and motion carried 4-0. Mr. Dowell moved to add discussion of dump truck to agenda. Mr. Johns seconded and motion carried 4-0. Mr. Dowell asked if City Director would take up the Precinct Line changcs as he Just did not have the time to continue on this project. Mr. French agreed. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Johns moved, Mr. Leffingwell seconded to adjourn at 9:15 P. M. Motion carried 4-0. (Proceedings taped and on file) APPROVED: MAYOR